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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.96, 1,806.30 and 717.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.96, 1,806.30 and 717.93 is: 1,075.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.96 : 1,806.30 = 717.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.96/1,806.30 = 717.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.96x = 1,806.30 × 717.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.96x = 1,296,796.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,796.96/1,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.33

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